Woodbury, New York — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Orange County, New York that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).
| Substance | New York | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 17.8% | +4.2% | 14.6% | +7.4% |
| Tobacco | 20.7% | +0.3% | 20.5% | +0.5% |
| Drugs | 5.8% | +0.1% | 5.6% | +0.3% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Orange County, New York. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | New York | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 24.5 | -0.5 | 45.8 | -21.8 |
Physical Inactivity
A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)
| New York | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 24.7% | +1.2% | 28.0% | -2.1% |
Preventive Care
Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
| Procedure | New York | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 84.9% | -1.5% | 82.0% | +1.4% |
| Mammogram | 82.1% | -5.2% | 80.0% | -3.1% |
| Colonoscopy | 49.8% | -5.9% | 43.1% | +0.8% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 62.7% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 67.1% | N/A | 69.4% | N/A |